Meaning

Primary

To Apply

Alternatives

To Submit An Application, To Propose

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

I must say humbly that I want to get into this position, so I'm planning to apply for it and to submit an application.

申し込む isn't just about applying, though. It's about officially communicating desires, whether you want to propose marriage, challenge someone to a game of tennis, or even offer a donation to a good cause.

Reading

もうしこむ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings come from the word 申す and the kanji , stuck together... humbly.

Context

Context Sentences

JLPTのテストに申し込むのを忘れてしまった。

I forgot to apply for the JLPT exam.

Kanji Composition